The pending end of summer is both bittersweet and a relief – come on admit it! We are creatures of habit – we like order. Yes we like sunshine, barbecues, outdoor sports and sand in the car (not really), but there is something settling about settling back into a Fall routine. Knowing that you aren’t […]
Are you praying for a sale? Have you ever heard the phrase ‘If you fail to plan, you plan to fail’? Let me show you how planning is way better than praying (when it comes to shopping anyway). In order to show you this clearly and concisely I will need to be clear and concise. In […]
Did you know that you are viewed longer and more critically from behind? I always tell my clients that you have to look good when you ‘leave‘ the room! Why? When you enter the room, you are making eye contact with others and it is a normal response to look away or down if you […]
Okay, it’s summertime and supposedly the living is easy. However this cliché does not apply to shopping. Should I go outlet shopping or stick a fork in my eye? Clients hire me everyday because they hate to shop. Reasons given – too many stores, too many price points, too far away, everything looks the same, I […]
On no…July 4th is upon us. What to expect? People dressed like flags, fireworks, roman candles, Betsy Ross, you name it! UFO’s Ahead – Unnecessary Frumpy Outfits. Who started this ridiculous practice anyway? Even the ugly Christmas sweater now has its own website, themed parties and networking groups. Don’t believe me, or want to be involved (seriously), Google […]
I first became familiar with the phrase color, texture & shine while working with Stacy London a few years back. As she shared her fashion expertise with us, she always spoke in terms of color, texture and shine, almost insisting that a client had to have the daily requirement of those three components before she walked out the door. […]
This is the second in a three part series on What To Wear to a wedding or other special occasion. To view part one on what to wear under your clothes, click here. Show your body some respect, give it lots of compliments and dress it up in a sophisticated manner! Quite honestly, where to shop, what to buy […]
Bride, Mother of the Bride, Mother of the Groom, Bridesmaid, freaking flower girl….or none of the above?! Then for goodness sake, what are you torturing yourself about? If there was ever an event that wasn’t about you, this is it! All eyes are not on you unless of course you down too many pomegranate martinis […]
Got Body Hang-ups? Everyone has ‘em, so here’s how to fix ‘em. The best medicine – get over it! You are beautiful just the way you are! That being said, you’ll probably feel better knowing you took some action to disguise what ‘you’ see as liabilities. Here are a few tongue-in-cheek action steps balanced with some real […]
Top Ten Tips To Looking Taller
Are you vertically challenged? While you may not be able to change the cards you were dealt, the right clothing and accessories can actually help you appear taller than you are. Let’s ditch the 6-inch platform shoes and talk about a few ways to fake those extra inches without breaking the bank. Between us girlfriends, […]